core i9

Over at the ongoing Computex 2017, Intel has announced its new Core X-series processor family and an entirely new Intel Core i9 processor aimed at enthusiasts. Included in this line is the Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition which touts a whopping 18 cores. AMD is rumored to be working on another Ryzen chip dubbed as the Ryzen 9 that'll have up to 16 CPU cores. It’s a 16-core CPU with hyperthreading for up to 32 threads. Each core has a base clock speed of 3.5GHz with a boost of up to 3.9GHz. There will also be a 125-watt 10-core and 12-core, and 140-watt with 14 CPU cores variants. A quick visit at PC Express revealed two new Core i-series processors already in stock. In a media launch this afternoon, Intel claims to deliver the fastest desktop processor on the planet ever with the introduction of the Core i7 CPU. Read more in our articles including "Intel outs X-series CPUs w/ 18-core Core i9 chip" and "AMD Ryzen 9 chip details leaked".